There seems to be a little bit of everything thrown in to the writeup...artisanal, minority owned, vegan, American made, etc. It's all well and good, I personally spark to American made (machinery, etc) but above all else, value (doesn't mean cheap), but that magic combo of ambience, quality, service, price. Ample Hills is not 'cheap', and those lines don't stop.

I live on this block so am excited, and hopefully will cut down on all the trips I make to Ample Hills. See you guys soon.

I'm in 255 e.pkwy. so the physical block (which stretches to franklin), not the side the stores are on. still close enough for this new place to be dangerous if its good. i'll be upping my workout regimen.

---> An entity called "The Local Ice Cream" applied for a kitchen inspection at 843 CLASSON AVENUE, between Eastern Parkway and Lincoln Place. <---<br />http://www.nychealthratings.com/nycrestapp/restaurantlanding/3/Crown%20Heights/39672/The+Local+Ice+Cream

I went to the soft opening yesterday and the ice cream was divine. I had the sea salt caramel and the vanilla and it was really refreshing. The store manager was super friendly and I got a really nice feeling from the ice cream parlor. The Local is right across the street from my son's day care, so I am sure I will be stopping in a lot this summer!

Totally agreed. Both the cone image and some old-timey style "Ice-Cream" signage would likely clarify what they're selling and help pull folks in, if made visible enough to be seen by folks strolling by several feet away, across the street on Classon or on Eastern Pkwy...

I stopped by yesterday for the first time. The good news--the ice cream was really good! The bad news, the store was completely empty--I mean completely empty--no one behind the counter--for about 5 minutes. A couple of people waited for someone to appear; one left because it took too long. I agree about the sign in front--needs to say ICE CREAM. Also, while it is a good location (in the sense that it is close to a lot of people who would like their products and have the means to pay for them), there isn't enough foot traffic on that block to sustain the place, so it needs to becomes a destination. Some type of advertising needs to happen. Those of us who like what they are selling, and want them to succeed, should be posting favorable reviews--which is what I am going to do now.

My recollection having been twice so far was that the price/quantity ratio was off compared to other places....i.e. smaller scoops for more money. I had wrongly assumed that being on classon would have meant lower rent and thus better prices.

I don't see how you can compete and survive on a low-traffic street if you dont really entice people somehow....big selection, great service, amazing icecream, great prices, amazing ambience, something. get at least 2 of those right.

Stopped in this past weekend and thought the ice cream was really, really good. Service was fantastic, too. Given the wait time at Ample Hills, I'd much rather go here. The prices strike me as slightly high, but they are also on par with the other ice cream places in the area. I suppose perhaps that is just the going rate for quality ice cream now? My only complaint is that, at least in the summer, they have to be open a little later at night.

I loved the ice cream and the service was great, too. There is a play area in the back that my kid loved. I agree with other posters that the advertising should be better and there should be something that really catches your attention that tells you they sell ice cream. I actually had trouble finding it the first time I went.

Thanks for the update...I went in before they were officially open so it was a bit bare. The play area sounds like a draw (for me) to keep the kiddo happy while we're there, as Ample Hill does. So now 3 things attracting me: ice cream, service, play area

Yes, your comments definitely inspired the signage. (I'm Kati, one of the co-owners and the Good Bar baker). The more feedback on all things, the better (and the more positive reviews also definitely helps :) ). We are working on expanding our baked goods menu and plan to start serving espresso drinks (just coffee/iced coffee now as far as caff. beverages go) as we get closer to fall. We have worked to make sure that our prices are in line with our competitors and in most cases coming in under the others. Starting out, it takes some time to figure out right portions, etc., since we're new to the scoop part of our business (have been doing wholesale for longer). Please come back in and check it out again, especially if you were one of the ones who came in only during our soft open and early couple months. Let us know if we're getting it right, and we'll be glad you did. Thanks for all the feedback!! Keep it coming and please keep spreading the word!!!